China retail sales not growing as expected

September 21, 2021

China's retail sales grew just 2.5% in August, compared to a year ago, well below the 7% growth expected by industry analysts.

Shoppers spend more when shopping but store trips still on decline

September 20, 2021

The average retail spend per shopping occasion remains higher during the coronavirus pandemic, hitting $34 a trip or more since March, 2020.

Clientron PT6100 Meets M.A.C Cosmetics with Delightful Design

M.A.C Cosmetics wanted to find a new POS system for the stores in Brisbane, Australia, and PT6100 just showed up to be the best fit for M.A.C.

Brick-and-mortar retail not going anywhere soon

September 17, 2021

The retail brick-and-mortar segment, despite COVID-19 and the increasing consumer online purchase activity, isn't going anywhere soon.

Tips on personalizing the shopping experience

The retail shopping experience is changing. No longer are brands simply trying to sell products, they’re striving to build a personal connection with the…

Consumers not likely to splurge this holiday season

September 16, 2021

A majority of shoppers, 52%, believe the threat of continued inflation will impact holiday budgets with 64% expecting to spend the same amount as they did last…

Tracking the final mile: Why real-time tracking is important for retail success

by Jay Sackos

Jay Sackos, a vice president at Dolly, shares insight on why efficient tracking is key to successful delivery strategies when it comes to e-commerce.

Online reviews playing role in purchase decisions

September 15, 2021

More than half, 54%, of U.S. shoppers read online reviews for everything they buy prior to purchase and 30% of male shoppers believe good reviews impact their…

Delta variant a negative impact on consumer confidence

September 15, 2021

The Delta variant of COVID-19 is having a negative impact on U.S. consumer confidence after consumer confidence gains in mid summer.

How a lack of trust is actually a good thing in securing retail data

Retailers are operating differently today, moving out of locked corporate perimeters and into web-on-the-go. To better protect themselves and their customers…

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UK consumers getting pretty tappy when it comes to payment

September 14, 2021

When it comes to payments in the U.K. consumers are getting pretty tappy, with almost half of transactions predicted to be contactless by the close of 2022.

JCPenney taps predictive AI to drive retail transformation

September 13, 2021

JCPenney is teaming up with predictive AI provider Metrical to transform its e-commerce strategy and boost customer experience.

How to measure ROI of in-location experiences

by Bobby Marhamat — CEO, Raydiant

Raydiant CEO Bobby Marhamat maps out a strategy for determining return on investment for something that seems so intangible: the customer experience.

Lululemon bests analyst earnings expectations

September 10, 2021

A year and a half of consumers staying at home to avoid the COVID-19 pandemic is paying off for one leisure and workout attire retailer.

Consumers behind on buy now, pay later services

September 9, 2021

While more consumers than ever are using buy now, pay later services, an increasing number are falling behind on payments and 72% are experiencing declining…

E-commerce at the apartment: Self-service to the rescue

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Computerized package room solutions, aided by self-service kiosks, make package delivery and pickup easy for residents and multi-family property managers.

Let's get 'phygital': The race to hybridize experience

by Chris Kronenthal — President + CTO, FreedomPay

Chris Kronenthal, president and CTO at FreedomPay, explains that in the race to secure customer loyalty through better connected experiences, the winners will…

Don’t miss ‘Phygital: Where Physical and Digital Intersect’

The Self-Service Innovation Summit, being held Dec. 14-16 in Hollywood, Florida, will explore 'Phygital: Where Physical and Digital Intersect,' in a panel talk…

Survey finds support for in-store shopping still strong

August 31, 2021

Nearly half, 48%, of U.S. consumers still prefer in-store shopping, according to a survey conducted by Raydiant, a digital signage and experience platform…

The shifting retail landscape brings challenges to convenience services

A panel of industry veterans tackled this question head on during a session at the recent NAMA show in New Orleans: 'The future of convenience services: Are…